I have to say that one of the reasons that I didn't care much is that all the American Jews I know obviously don't care much about Israel. Some of them do, to be sure. But not many of them really see Israel as more important to them than, say, their fealty to the Rats.
Which always made it hard for me to care.
But now I do. Islam is really an existential threat, and America needs friends in this fight that is now inevitable.
There's no appeasing them. Any thought that giving the 'Slims "land for peace" or a "two state solution" is hopelessly naive.
Muslims can't compromise on this.
So it's a fight to the death. As with Communism.
Now, I don't think we're going about it right, but I sure want the friendship of a country like Israel that's been on the front lines all this time.
I believe that there is much to admire about Israel and Israelis. They are fierce warriors yet a gentle peace-loving nation - all the while surrounded by 7th century savages. I’m chagrined to see what horrible “friends” America has been to them.